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BF 5 month old DD - 8 days since last poo, should I be worried?

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littleduck · 28/09/2009 22:25

Since DD was a couple of months old she has normally gone around 3-4 days between poos and I think the longest stretch was 6 days after which we had a bit of an explosion!

She seems very happy and is smiling and playing just the same as usual so clearly not distressed or uncomfortable; think I read somewhere that it is only a cause for concern if BF babies get to 10 days without a poo but I am sure someone out there will know if that is right or not.

Am thinking of calling in Dynorod if she hasn't gone by tomorrow morning!!!

OP posts:
greensnail · 28/09/2009 22:28

dd once went 10 days without pooing. Didn't cause her any problems, and it was fine once she went.

foxytocin · 28/09/2009 22:29

no need to worry. when she starts to break lots of stinky wind, put her in a laundry bag tied under the armpits to contain the coming explosion though.

hose down in the garden after ward.

Iggi999 · 28/09/2009 22:29

Long time ago, but pretty sure 11 days was our biggest amount of time. Never knew anyone else with such a retentive DC, but apparently quite common! Just dress her up in her best clothes, go somewhere posh and miles away from a loo, and I can bet what will happen!
I'm (obv) not an expert but I'm pretty sure there's nowt to worry about. Maybe phone HV if you are still concerned tomorrow?

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